Operation Development Specialist

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Monza; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH is seeking an Operation Development Specialist for the Monza site to lead strategic development projects and coordinate roadmaps that strengthen organizational performance. You will act as a proactive partner to factories, roll out strategy, and drive sustainable improvements in processes, technology and governance.

The role focuses on Lean Six Sigma, process optimization, and change management across sites, delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality,

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading strategic or operational development projects.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations or a technology‑driven environment.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, ALPS or equivalent operational excellence methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects to deliver agreed scope, specifications, timing and budget.
• Report project status, risks, issues and decisions to the overall Project Manager and/or Steering Committee.
• Investigate, assess and support existing technologies, processes and management systems within the specialist area.
• Advise and support line management and contribute to projects within the specialist area, involving Senior Specialists when required.
• Develop and maintain internal and external networks to strengthen Alfa Laval’s capabilities within the specialist area.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Tools

DMAIC

PROMAL

Job description

We're searching for an Operation Development Specialist for Monza site:

Mission:

Lead and coordinate strategic projects, roadmaps and initiatives that support the execution of Alfa Laval’s strategy and strengthen organizational performance. Act as a proactive partner to factories and sites by supporting, challenging and facilitating the roll‑out of the Alfa Laval strategy, while enabling sustainable improvements in ways of working, capabilities and performance. Develop and continuously improve processes, technologies and management systems, providing fact‑based support for decisions on initiatives with significant impact on the strategy and the OD portfolio. Lead or contribute to projects focused on operational performance, process improvement and technology, delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost and customer value.

Key Task:

• Manage assigned projects to deliver agreed scope, specifications, timing and budget.
• Report project status, risks, issues and decisions to the overall Project Manager and/or Steering Committee.
• Investigate, assess and support existing technologies, processes and management systems within the specialist area.
• Advise and support line management and contribute to projects within the specialist area, involving Senior Specialists when required.
• Develop and maintain internal and external networks to strengthen Alfa Laval’s capabilities within the specialist area.
• Participate in cross‑functional and external networks, communities and assignments relevant to the specialist area.
• Apply, standardize and promote relevant tools, methods and ways of working across the organization.
• Coordinate, facilitate and coach Lean Six Sigma projects, ensuring the appropriate use of DMAIC and PROMAL statistical methods and project governance.
• Collaborate with local ALPS Drivers to ensure alignment, knowledge sharing and effective deployment of ALPS/LSS practices.
• Actively support the change organization and the transformation strategy sponsored by the Management Board.
• Contribute to capability building through training, coaching and knowledge transfer in ALPS/LSS and the relevant specialist area.
• Identify, document and share best practices to improve performance across sites and organizations.

Competencies:

• Strategic and operational project management Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement Process, technology and management system development Change management and stakeholder engagement Data‑driven decision making and performance management

Experience:

• Proven experience leading strategic or operational development projects
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations or a technology‑driven environment
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, ALPS or equivalent operational excellence methodologies

At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The starting base salary for this role is 40.000€, CCNL METALWORKING.